LLM Programs
Master of Laws (LLM) Degrees
Seasoned attorneys and recent graduates have all made the choice to prepare themselves for the next generation of legal practice. As an advanced law degree, the LLM program requires an ABA-accredited JD degree (domestic applicants) OR the first degree of law required for law practice or law teaching (international applications).
The LLM in Dispute Resolution is considered the premier program in dispute resolution and offers students the most amount of flexibility in their dispute resolution education.
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Litigation
The LLM in International Commercial Arbitration is designed to combine a robust academic foundation, a capstone practice experience in which every student will gain experience.
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Negotiation/Mediation Theory and Practice
- Capstone Mock Arbitration
The LLM in International Commercial Law and Arbitration (ICLA) is designed for students who want to develop expertise in both business law and international commercial arbitration.
- Negotiation Theory and Practice
- Mediation Theory and Practice
- Commercial Law
The LLM in International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution (ICLDR) is designed for students who want to develop expertise in both business law and dispute resolution.
- International Commercial Arbitration Procedure and Practice
- Cross-Cultural Conflict and Dispute Resolution
- International Business Transactions
The LLM in US Law and Dispute Resolution is designed for students looking to focus on general law courses to qualify for a US bar exam.
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Arbitration Practice and Advocacy
- Negotiation Theory and Practice
Pepperdine is the only program in the country combining entertainment, media, and sports law, with dispute resolution and business. Electives include courses from the top ranked dispute resolution program or in partnership with Pepperdine's Graziadio Business School.
The LLM in United States Law is designed for international legal professionals looking to study U.S. law under internationally recognized scholars.
- Qualify for US Bar Exam
- Design your own program
- Learn from Faculty Experts
Partial and full-tuition scholarships are available for Dispute Resolution programs.